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El Cotillo

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El Cotillo

Typical view of El Cotillo The perfect destination for those looking for a quiet peaceful holiday. If tranquillity is your requirement then Cotillo is the place for you. Fuerteventura has an abundance of white sandy beaches and El Cotillo has some of the best.

A short walk to the north of the village lie the famous lagoon beaches, perfect for swimming and very safe. To the south lies the Playa del Castillo, 2 kms long and used mainly for water sports, surfing, kite-surfing, wind-surfing etc. Further to the south lie the beaches of Playa del Ajibe and Playa del Aguila, both wild and remote. This area is truly the surfing and wind-surfing mecca of the island.

El Cotillo is still a working fishing village and the local boats land most of their catch directly to the local restaurants, so you are guaranteed fresh fish!

The village has a great selection of restaurants, with something to suit every taste and budget. There are numerous Spanish bars in addition to three English speaking bars,

Surfing equipment and bicycles are available to rent locally.
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